OTTAWA (dpa-AFX) - Suncor Energy Inc. (SU, SU.TO) said that on Sunday, an employee died after being injured at its oil sands site. The company did not release name of the individual.
Suncor emergency service personnel responded at about 11:30 a.m. when an employee was severely injured while working. The employee was immediately transported to the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre where he was pronounced deceased.
Suncor said that it was working with the appropriate authorities and will complete a full investigation into the cause of the incident.
'This is devastating news and a tragic loss for family, friends and co-workers. Our thoughts and prayers go out to loved ones during this extremely difficult time,' said Mark Little, Suncor executive vice president, Upstream.
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